Delaware Community School vs Giffen Memorial Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Delaware Community School
Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
276 students
Giffen Memorial Elementary School
Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
387 students
| Measure | Delaware Community School Albany, New York | Giffen Memorial Elementary School Albany, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2330 of 2,536 | #2416 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #43379 of 50,301 | #44890 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 276 | 387 |
| Enrollment | 276 | 387 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.5% | 82.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 13% |
| city | Albany | Albany |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Delaware Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.3 vs 19.9).
- •Delaware Community School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 13%).
- •Delaware Community School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 13%).
- •Delaware Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.5% vs 82.2%).
- •Giffen Memorial Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.8).
- •Giffen Memorial Elementary School is the larger school with 387 students compared with 276.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Delaware Community School better than Giffen Memorial Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Delaware Community School ranks higher (22.3 vs 19.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Delaware Community School and Giffen Memorial Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Albany and Albany in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Delaware Community School: 276. Giffen Memorial Elementary School: 387. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Delaware Community School and Giffen Memorial Elementary School rank in New York?
Delaware Community School is 2330th of 2,536 and Giffen Memorial Elementary School is 2416th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).